The Dull Shine

I have a copper Ibrik that comes to a nice coral mirror finish after a bit of spit and polish (i.e. Brasso). After a month or so clouds seem to fall over its surface and the pink shine fades as if it had endured its own private rainstorm. If it had a voice or a soul it would be screaming forever "clean me, clean me or forget about me" until it was satisfied, as though it had a memory of brighter days. I am in one of those tarnished states right now where it is hard to see through the dross and appreciate anything that might possibly be fresh or "new" such as the predictably noisy wine bars and restaurants that have opened up around here recently. I guess I don't feel sparkly. Dull and drab easily recognizes it's own. perhaps it's time to put the ibrik to good use and make some Turkish coffee in it, that'll surely bring back the shine.